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Beyond the Mysterious Beyond => The Arts => Silver Screen => Topic started by: Nintendoofah64 on September 12, 2011, 07:32:47 PM

Title: 2-D or 3-D animation for movies
Post by: Nintendoofah64 on September 12, 2011, 07:32:47 PM
Am I the only one who prefers 2-D animated movies over 3-D animated ones?

Because no one ever makes 2-D animated movies anymore :cry
Title: 2-D or 3-D animation for movies
Post by: Belmont2500 on September 12, 2011, 07:38:04 PM
2D all the way.
Title: 2-D or 3-D animation for movies
Post by: Littlefoot Fan on September 12, 2011, 07:47:12 PM
I really couldn't pick one because each has its strong points. For instance, I love movies like Land Before Time and shows like Naruto for their brilliant style of 2d art, and I couldn't ever see them being in 3D. But then there are movies like Toy Story and Wall-E which are so beautifully and masterfully done in 3D, that their level of detail and complexity could never have been achieved in 2D. To me I love both styles and couldn't really favor one over the other.
Title: 2-D or 3-D animation for movies
Post by: Kor on September 12, 2011, 08:05:24 PM
I'd find it hard to pick.  I do like 2d, grew up with it like most of us likely have.  But if 3d is done well, in a way that it's natural and does not try to draw attention to itself, that can be fun to watch also.  Though some 3d is badly done and some purposely draws attention to itself, either in the 50's and maybe 70's, style thing where they have stuff fly at the viewer or just to show off and brag that they are in 3d.
Title: 2-D or 3-D animation for movies
Post by: DarkHououmon on September 12, 2011, 08:11:40 PM
I voted for both. While I do like 2D animation and would like to see more 2D stuff in the future, I am not against 3D movies. I wouldn't want to see them disappear in favor of 2D, even if I like it more.

On the subject of 2D animation, there is a movie being made by volunteers that follows traditional animation. It's called Wolf. If there's anyone who wants to work on a 2D animation movie, then you might be interested in this. They're still looking for help.

http://www.wolfmovie.com/ (http://www.wolfmovie.com/)
Title: 2-D or 3-D animation for movies
Post by: Daddytops2009 on September 13, 2011, 06:20:33 AM
3-D over 2-D.
Title: 2-D or 3-D animation for movies
Post by: bushwacked on September 13, 2011, 07:10:44 PM
3D is okay, but I'd pick 2D over it every time.
Title: 2-D or 3-D animation for movies
Post by: Petrie85 on September 13, 2011, 08:04:22 PM
3-D Is the companies way of earning more money. I hate wasting for dollars for it What a waste of money it is. So I pick 2-D
Title: 2-D or 3-D animation for movies
Post by: DarkHououmon on September 13, 2011, 08:58:35 PM
2-D is also a way of earning money, so I don't see the difference, personally.
Title: 2-D or 3-D animation for movies
Post by: Nintendoofah64 on September 13, 2011, 09:20:47 PM
Quote from: DarkHououmon,Sep 13 2011 on  06:58 PM
2-D is also a way of earning money, so I don't see the difference, personally.
Ever since companies switched to 3D, they've put less and less effort into the plot and characters and making tons of sequels.
Title: 2-D or 3-D animation for movies
Post by: DarkHououmon on September 13, 2011, 10:34:40 PM
Quote from: Nintendoofah64,Sep 13 2011 on  08:20 PM
Quote from: DarkHououmon,Sep 13 2011 on  06:58 PM
2-D is also a way of earning money, so I don't see the difference, personally.
Ever since companies switched to 3D, they've put less and less effort into the plot and characters and making tons of sequels.
I highly doubt 3D had anything to do with that. There's a lot of 2D stuff in which not as much thought was put into them, or the characters. The advent of 3D didn't change anything; it just continued an already existing trend. There are still quality 3D movies as there were quality 2D movies. But just like how there were awful 2D movies, there's going to be awful 3D movies.

Sequels existed before the advent of 3D movies as well. 3D movies didn't cause this trend; it already existed before it, way back when books were the only medium (like hundreds of years ago). 2D movies also had their fair share of sequels.

My main point isn't to say "out with 2D, in with 3D", as I prefer 2D. However, I feel it is unfair to say that 3D is of lower quality, as I've seen a lot of 3D work and they can be really good. You can say that 2D had more good movies, but the main reason for that is because 2D was around longer. For every 2D masterpiece, there are a lot of less than appealing 2D movies. 3D is going to be the same way.

As I stated, I want both to stay, 2D and 3D. I enjoy both styles (albeit 2D more) and feel they both have something to offer.
Title: 2-D or 3-D animation for movies
Post by: Bongo on September 14, 2011, 12:50:09 AM
Why isn't there an option for both? Some movies are a combination of the two...
Title: 2-D or 3-D animation for movies
Post by: Petrie85 on September 14, 2011, 01:11:39 AM
Not sure it's the worth wasting 4 extra bucks on. It's horrible. The 3-D Effect's are just terrible. It's not made well at all.
Title: 2-D or 3-D animation for movies
Post by: Dilopho on September 14, 2011, 05:05:24 AM
I prefer 2D. They have some kind of magical touch and in general acceptable stories.
Title: 2-D or 3-D animation for movies
Post by: DarkHououmon on September 14, 2011, 08:01:51 AM
Quote from: Petrie85,Sep 14 2011 on  12:11 AM
Not sure it's the worth wasting 4 extra bucks on. It's horrible. The 3-D Effect's are just terrible. It's not made well at all.
It all depends on which 3D movies you are looking at. Some have great effects and are done really well. And look at 2D. There are poorly made 2D movies with bad effects as well.
Title: Re: 2-D or 3-D animation for movies
Post by: StardustSoldier on June 24, 2019, 02:25:21 PM
2D is by far and away my favourite type of animation. I'm a complete sucker for it. Although that said...


I really couldn't pick one because each has its strong points. For instance, I love movies like Land Before Time and shows like Naruto for their brilliant style of 2d art, and I couldn't ever see them being in 3D. But then there are movies like Toy Story and Wall-E which are so beautifully and masterfully done in 3D, that their level of detail and complexity could never have been achieved in 2D.

While I do like 2D animation and would like to see more 2D stuff in the future, I am not against 3D movies. I wouldn't want to see them disappear in favor of 2D, even if I like it more.

I largely agree with these. Even though I am sad that 2D is less common nowadays and I wish they'd make more 2D movies, nor would I want 3D to disappear completely.
Title: Re: 2-D or 3-D animation for movies
Post by: Enchanted-Valley96 on April 22, 2020, 08:21:32 PM
2D animation, I just feels crisper and has more flexibility than 3D animation.

Though I must say the technological advancements in 3D CGI computer animation is amazing when it's done properly 
Title: Re: 2-D or 3-D animation for movies
Post by: Gentle Sharptooth on May 28, 2020, 02:14:38 PM
I prefer 2D animation like LBT, but I don’t mind 3D added in like when Sailback Sharptooth chases the Gang.
Title: Re: 2-D or 3-D animation for movies
Post by: Sneak on May 28, 2020, 02:58:17 PM
2D ONLY
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If I have to choose between two possible options

though I am not 100% against 3D animation
Title: Re: 2-D or 3-D animation for movies
Post by: Enchanted-Valley96 on May 30, 2020, 07:26:11 PM
There have been some shows that I have enjoyed made with CGI in 3D but some of my favourite animations that have stuck in my memory from childhood have been in 2D.

To also note if you want to do a cartoon with more darker themes with death etc, 2D is better because it looks too unrealistic to pass for what may look like actual animals being killed on screen.
Title: Re: 2-D or 3-D animation for movies
Post by: a1iengutz on June 03, 2020, 05:53:37 PM
I prefer 2D for sure! it feels so much more sincere and beautiful, there's usually a lot more care in the craft! Many of my favorite properties are done in 2D, including invader zim, gorillaz (excepting that weird mocap/3D phase they had) and of course LBT  :cerahappy! Don't get me wrong, Amazing things can be done with 3D, and it can be used to elevate and help the creation of 2D properties, and it has been used and blended (with a lot of success) with 2D in invader zim, LBT and Beastars, too!
Anyways, I do prefer 2D but not by and intense amount  :^^spike
Title: Re: 2-D or 3-D animation for movies
Post by: Rattymon on January 19, 2023, 04:04:40 AM
I definitely prefer 2D animation.

To me, it looks nicer and tends to age better.  :ChomperPOG
Title: Re: 2-D or 3-D animation for movies
Post by: HotelValleyfornia on January 23, 2023, 03:01:32 AM
It really depends on the situation

For some forms of media, 2D really does work out the best. I mean, look at Studio Ghibli for example. 2D is pretty much their bread and butter, and if you saw Earwig and the Witch, their first attempt at a CG movie...you'll know CG doesn't look all that great on them :GuidoAAAAAHHHHHH

However many movies work excellently in CG, playing with the artform a lot and showing it at some of its best. Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse being an EXCELLENT example. :)petrie

Still though, I wouldn't mind seeing a new big-budget 2D-animated movie reach theaters, if one of the big film companies decides to take the plunge there. :thinking
Title: Re: 2-D or 3-D animation for movies
Post by: Gentle Sharptooth on June 23, 2023, 04:16:54 PM
I was more of a 2D man myself till TMNT 2012, which has swayed me to the 3D side. I have enjoyed Studio Orange’s 3D elements in Trigun: Stampede and the Dragon Ball Super Movies, and I liked the 3D in Geneshaft.